HALIBUT WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Halibut with Cilantro Pesto image

Yield Serves 4; 3 ounces fish per serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Cooking spray
Pesto
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 medium fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced
4 halibut or salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

Lightly spray the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium high or preheat the broiler.
In a small bowl, stir together the pesto ingredients. Brush half the pesto on one side of the fish. Place the fish with the pesto side up on the grill rack or in the broiler pan. Set the remaining pesto aside.
Grill or broil about 6 inches from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn the fish over. Spread with the remaining pesto. Grill or broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (for halibut) or is the desired doneness (for salmon). Watch carefully so the walnuts don't burn.
Nutrition Information
(Per serving)
Calories: 182
Total fat: 8.0g
Saturated: 1.5g
Trans: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
Monounsaturated: 3.0g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 105mg
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 25g
Calcium: 92mg
Potassium: 548mg
Dietary Exchanges
3 very lean meat
1 fat